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Authorizer vs Active Directory Authentication… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Authorizer

Authorizer

5(19)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Active Directory Authentication…

Active Directory Authentication…

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Active Directory Authentication…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Authorizer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Authorizer has accumulated 182K+ total downloads while Active Directory Authentication… has 10.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Authorizer
Active Directory Authentication…5/5
Total Reviews
19Authorizer
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Active Directory Authentication…1
Active Installs
5.0K+Authorizer
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Active Directory Authentication…10
Total Downloads
182K+Authorizer
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Active Directory Authentication…10.0K+
Support Resolution
100%Authorizer
Active Directory Authentication…N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoAuthorizer
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Active Directory Authentication…14 years ago
First Released
2015Authorizer
Active Directory Authentication…2011
Age
11 yearsAuthorizer
Active Directory Authentication…15 years
WP Requires
5.5+Authorizer
Active Directory Authentication…3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Authorizer
Active Directory Authentication…false+
Business Model
FreeAuthorizer
Active Directory Authentication…Free
Latest Version
3.13.4Authorizer
Active Directory Authentication…0.6

Rating Breakdown

Authorizer

5/5(19 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Active Directory Authentication…

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Authorizer Reviews

by oshurkov

Super!!!

please update translate from: https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/authorizer/ Everything worked very cool with LDAP! There is everything you need from the settings! Moreover, there

by JSL

Authorizer Plugin is Excellent

I’m using Authorizer on WP Multisite, it works very well. I use Google Cloud > API’s & Services > Credentials for 2 factor authentication. Note: if you get authentication errors try clearing your

by svyatoslavnetrunner

Brilliant plugin & team behind it!

This plugin strikes as created by really unique people, following best coding practices to achieve the best results.

Active Directory Authentication… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Authorizer or Active Directory Authentication… more popular?
Authorizer has 5.0K+ active installations while Active Directory Authentication… has 10. Authorizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Authorizer or Active Directory Authentication…?
Authorizer has a 5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Active Directory Authentication… has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Authorizer and Active Directory Authentication… free?
Authorizer is free and Active Directory Authentication… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Authorizer or Active Directory Authentication…?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Authorizer was last updated 3 months ago and Active Directory Authentication… was last updated 14 years ago.

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